“As a donor- and volunteer-supported network, our organization could not
operate and serve children across the U.S. without the selfless
dedication of our corporate partners and their leaders,” said Pam Iorio,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America president and CEO. “The time,
funding and pure philanthropic spirit from these partners are helping us
provide a brighter and better future for the next generation.”

The highest corporate partner honor of the night, the President’s Award,
was presented to Nerium International. Nerium’s financial commitment and
collaboration over the last four years has resulted in $2 million for
BBBS. Beyond traditional financial commitments, Nerium has strengthened
existing campaigns while spearheading new programs expanding brand
reach, and has elevated funding through extensive brand partner giving
options.

Bob Taylor, president and CEO of Do it Best Corp., received the top
individual honor, the Charles G. Berwind Lifetime Achievement Award. For
more than a decade, Taylor’s steadfast commitment to serving others has
grown from a personal passion to a companywide philosophy on giving and
mentorship support. Taylor and home improvement industry partners have
raised more than $2.1 million since 1985.

Comcast received the Chairman’s Award for its continued growth of the
country’s largest workplace mentoring program, Beyond School Walls, and
its generous donations. Comcast has expanded its workplace volunteer
model to 15 markets, with 325 Comcast employees as Bigs, and has raised
awareness for BBBS through more than $6 million in in-kind media value
in 2014. Since 2008, Comcast has generated more than $57 million in cash
and in-kind support, including the provision of free PSA airtime.

CST Brands was presented the Community Impact Award, which recognizes a
partner whose engaging and unique programming brings together diverse
groups across the country in support of BBBS. CST Brands’ activation of
its inaugural 2014 CST 5K Country Run campaign financially benefited
eight local agencies, raised more than $500,000 and drew thousands of
volunteers, donors and participants to put on their country attire to
run for BBBS.

Dollar General received the Enterprise Award, which recognizes a BBBS
partner whose vision helps lead to innovative programming. Since 2013,
Dollar General has invested $300,000 in developing and launching a new
national literacy program. In its second year, the literacy program has
helped Littles increase their reading level and improve interest in
academic reading.

Reed Smith was recognized as this year’s Common Good Award winner. This
award recognizes a partner that provides an extensive in-kind investment
of services to benefit the common good of BBBS. Since 2012, Reed Smith
has provided BBBS and its affiliates with more than $2.1 million in pro
bono services that have been critical to the success of the national
network.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation’s largest donor- and
volunteer-supported mentoring network, provides children facing
adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one
mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in
the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children
(“Littles”) with screened volunteer mentors (“Bigs”) and monitors and
supports these one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course. The
Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Outcomes Survey substantiates that its
mentoring programs have proven, positive academic, socio-emotional and
behavioral outcomes for youth — areas linked to high school graduation,
avoidance of juvenile delinquency, and college or job readiness. This
mission has been the cornerstone of the organization’s 110-year history.
With 325 agencies across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves
approximately 200,000 children, their families and 200,000 volunteer
mentors. Learn more at www.BigBrothersBigSisters.org.